What to do in Quito? These 5 top reasons to visit Ecuador’s capital will give you plenty of ideas.
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TRAVEL PHOTOS: Top 5 Reasons to Visit Cuenca, Ecuador
Listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Cuenca is a great destination for architecture, museums, history and nature photography. Here are my top 5 reasons why you should visit Ecuador’s third-largest city.
TRAVEL VIDEO: Granada, Nicaragua
Historic architecture is one of the most visual elements in Granada, Nicaragua. ©LatinFlyerBlog.com One of Nicaragua’s historic and cultural gems; Granada is a laid-back place dotted with beautifully detailed architecture and infused with a relaxed, friendly vibe. This guest VIDEO from Mark Edward Studio highlights some of the allure of this small city — including…
LGBT Travel, Business Travel: My Article in Passport Magazine Explores Santo Domingo
As the oldest European-founded city in the Americas, Santo Domingo has plenty to offer vacationers. But what does the capital of the Dominican Republic have in store for business travelers and gay travelers?Check out my just-published article in Passport Magazine to find out.If you missed some of my past coverage of Santo Domingo, you can…
VIDEO: Posada del Angel, Luxury Boutique Hotel in Antigua Guatemala
BY MARK CHESNUT It was a cool Thursday evening in Antigua Guatemala, and I was lounging in a four-poster bed covered with 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton and hand-woven Guatemalan fabrics. Gentle flames crackled in the fireplace as I fell gently into a sound sleep, the silence so complete that the only artificial sound I could hear…
VIDEO: Posada del Angel, Luxury Boutique Hotel in Antigua Guatemala
BY MARK CHESNUT It was a cool Thursday evening in Antigua Guatemala, and I was lounging in a four-poster bed covered with 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton and hand-woven Guatemalan fabrics. Gentle flames crackled in the fireplace as I fell gently into a sound sleep, the silence so complete that the only artificial sound I could hear…
VIDEO: Posada del Angel, Luxury Boutique Hotel in Antigua Guatemala
BY MARK CHESNUT It was a cool Thursday evening in Antigua Guatemala, and I was lounging in a four-poster bed covered with 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton and hand-woven Guatemalan fabrics. Gentle flames crackled in the fireplace as I fell gently into a sound sleep, the silence so complete that the only artificial sound I could hear…
Images of Antigua Guatemala
It’s my last day in this beautiful, historic small city. No more relaxing on the Parque Central, the peaceful town square where locals and foreigners alike sit for hours, people-watching and enjoying the springlike temperatures. No more negotiating the stone streets and lumpy sidewalks to discover tiny shops and cool restaurants. And no more searching…
The Insider’s Tour of Antigua Guatemala
The helpful folks at Posada del Angel (the amazing seven-room luxury hotel where I’m staying in Antigua Guatemala — more about that in a future post) yesterday made an excellent recommendation: They set me up for a city tour with Elizabeth Bell, a local woman who runs a company called Antigua Tours. I’ve been on countless…